Job summary
Fixed Term Maternity Leave cover (12 months)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication skills to join our busy, fully automated Pharmacy department providing a comprehensive, patient focused service to residents and visitors to the Isle of Wight.
We will also consider applications from anyone qualified as a Dispenser (L2 qualification).
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should want to work as part of a team and have a keen desire to learn.
Qualified Pharmacy Technicians: Salary scale band 4: £26,530- £29,114
The following are essential: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or L4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council(GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician in the UK.
You will work on rotation with our Dispensary, Mental Health and Oncology/Aseptic teams. You will be a source of advice and information to patients and ward staff and a support to student technicians and dispensing assistants.
Qualified Dispensers: Salary scale band 3: £24,071-£25,674
The following are essential: L2 certificate in Dispensing and Pharmacy Assistant skills, awarded by a GPhC approved provider. You must have evidence of your L2 certificate to qualify for interview.
You will work with the Dispensary team, dispensing outpatient, inpatient and discharge prescriptions, along with topping up the ward stock if required. You will assist in providing emergency bags and kits. You will serve both patients, relatives and staff at our pharmacy reception and receive calls on the telephone.
Excellent practical problem solving and prioritisation skills, and an ability to deal with all types of people are essential.
As well as a comprehensive in-house induction programme, you will be supported by attending a Trust induction program.
Shifts will be 7.5hrs between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm.
Flexibility with shift patterns may be required to suit the changing needs of the service.
Please see the Job Description applicable to your level of qualification.
We cannot accept CVs or applications via email
If you require any further information please contact:
Angela Ghent (Dispensary Manager) angela.ghent@nhs.net Tel: 01983 822099 ext 5476
Katie Bower (Dispensary Supervisor) katie.bower1@nhs.net Tel: 01983 822099 ext 5483
Lucy Stroud (Dispensary Supervisor) lucy.stroud3@nhs.net Tel: 01983 822099 ext 5483
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should want to work as part of a team and have a keen desire to learn.
Qualified Pharmacy Technicians: Salary scale band 4: £26,530- £29,114
The following are essential: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or L4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council(GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician in the UK.
You will work on rotation with our Dispensary, Mental Health and Oncology/Aseptic teams. You will be a source of advice and information to patients and ward staff and a support to student technicians and dispensing assistants.
Qualified Dispensers: Salary scale band 3: £24,071-£25,674
The following are essential: L2 certificate in Dispensing and Pharmacy Assistant skills, awarded by a GPhC approved provider. You must have evidence of your L2 certificate to qualify for interview.
You will work with the Dispensary team, dispensing outpatient, inpatient and discharge prescriptions, along with topping up the ward stock if required. You will assist in providing emergency bags and kits. You will serve both patients, relatives and staff at our pharmacy reception and receive calls on the telephone.
Excellent practical problem solving and prioritisation skills, and an ability to deal with all types of people are essential.
As well as a comprehensive in-house induction programme, you will be supported by attending a Trust induction program.
Shifts will be 7.5hrs between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm.
Flexibility with shift patterns may be required to suit the changing needs of the service.
Please see the Job Description applicable to your level of qualification.
We cannot accept CVs or applications via email
If you require any further information please contact:
Angela Ghent (Dispensary Manager) angela.ghent@nhs.net Tel: 01983 822099 ext 5476
Katie Bower (Dispensary Supervisor) katie.bower1@nhs.net Tel: 01983 822099 ext 5483
Lucy Stroud (Dispensary Supervisor) lucy.stroud3@nhs.net Tel: 01983 822099 ext 5483
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- L4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.
- Or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
- Experience in a hospital or community pharmacy.
- Registered or eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of CPD.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Good time management.
- Assertiveness.
- Mentoring.
- Decision Making.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Managing change.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexibility.
- Shows initiative, common sense, motivation and commitment.
- Professional attitude.
- Decision making skills.
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure.
- Able to work independently and in a team.
- Able to use computers proficiently for Microsoft Office etc.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication and listening skills - direct, telephone, interpersonal and written.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- L4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.
- Or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
- Experience in a hospital or community pharmacy.
- Registered or eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of CPD.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Good time management.
- Assertiveness.
- Mentoring.
- Decision Making.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Managing change.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexibility.
- Shows initiative, common sense, motivation and commitment.
- Professional attitude.
- Decision making skills.
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure.
- Able to work independently and in a team.
- Able to use computers proficiently for Microsoft Office etc.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication and listening skills - direct, telephone, interpersonal and written.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
